The Maiden and the vase of flowers or pink nude 1921

"The Maiden and the vase of flowers or pink nude" is a painting by Henri Matisse from 1921. The artwork depicts a nude female figure standing near a window, holding a white sheet in her hand. The figure's pink skin contrasts with the white sheet and the bright, colorful background. Matisse, renowned for his Fauvist style, utilizes bold lines and vibrant colors to capture the figure and the interior space. This work, housed at the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, exemplifies Matisse's fascination with the female form and his mastery of color and line.